SANDEEP SINGH
A Post Graduate in Rural Development from Xavier Institute of Social Sciences (XISS) Ranchi. Sandeep has also specialized in Media Planning from the Mudra Institute of Communications Ahmedabad (MICA), Ahmedabad & in General Business Management from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore. Sandeep has worked in various positions in ASSOCHAM, RK Swamy/BBDO, Hindustan Thomson & Associates (HTA), AC Nielsen, ORG-MARG, and as Vice-President with ETC. Network, SABe TV and Sahara News. Sandeep was instrumental in positioning SABe TV as a Comedy Channel. Sandeep was also instrumental in launch of Sahara Samay Bihar & Jharkhand, and Sahara Samay NCR. Sandeep was also an integral part of the team which launched CARE WORLD, Asia’s first TV Health Channel.
Sandeep Singh is An Author who influences Business Strategies, he has authored “Business of Freedom, an initiative for School of Indian Management”, released in 2008. Sandeep has compared Management Gurus with Indian Freedom Fighters in this thought-provoking publication. The book can be downloaded FREE from www.indianoceanstrategy.com The Book has no Copyright, because Bharat never had the concept of copyright to begin with. Sandeep’s second book – “Indian Ocean Strategy, Indian Management in Practice” was released in January 2011 and explorers the Bharateeya way of Branding and Strategy. Sandeep’s third book “Simhavolokan” – a compilation of thoughts and comments of various Corporate Leaders & Chairmen on his book “Indian Ocean Strategy” and his article was published in December, 2011. Yet another publication, “Tiny Tall Tales”, covering mid- and small-sized agency operations in Maharashtra was released in September 2012. This is probably the first document on the Advertising Agencies in India or in turn this the first documentation of the History of Indian Advertising. “Bharat Ka Samridhi Chakra” is Sandeep’s first book in Hindi and was released in November 2012. This is translation of “The Indian Ocean Strategy”, and “Simhavolokan” along with new learnings on The Indian Way of Management.
Sandeep publishes his own books using the model of community publishing. Sandeep is also Editor of a few special edition Publications. Sandeep Singh’s articles & quotes have appeared in various publications. he has presented his thoughts as an impacting Speaker at more than 100 forums. he is on the Advisory Board of The National Institute of Mass Communication & Journalism.
DR. BABU SUSEELAN
Previously a professor in Clinical Psychology and the Director of Addiction Research Institute, Pennsylvania. Dr. Babu Suseelan is one of the Directors of Indian Intellectual Forum (IIF), New York. He has written books & essays on issues Hindus and Hinduism are encountering in contemporary world. He has also given key note speeches at various American and International Forums. He is also the Chairperson of The Interfaith Coalition, New York. Dr.Babu Suseelan’s career has included as a University Professor, Psychologist, Addiction Treatment and Criminogenic Specialist. He is the author of several published articles on Hinduism, Jihad, Islamic terrorism, Criminal Mind and Cognitive Restructuring. He is one of the most prominent Hindu community leader in America and has mentored and guided hundreds of Indian Americans in contemporary Hinduism.
SALIL GEWALI
A well know figure, Salil Gewali’s significantly philosophical write-ups command high appreciation of the readers of the Northeastern India. He started as a freelancer in the late 1980’s, his articles and letters which appear in several local and national newspapers are read with much awe and admiration. A post graduate in English Literature, Salil Gewali rose to fame for his excellent research-based book — entitled ‘Great minds on India’ that has already earned worldwide appreciation. The book, which was initially published in 1998 in the Xerox-format, was finally brought out in the printed form in 2009, entitled ‘Great minds on India’. It has also been translated into Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Tamil and Nepali.
He has been recently awarded by a national organization ‘United Creative Writers’ Association’ besides the appreciation from the Meghalaya Government for his writing and social service. One of the prominent figures in the field of academy, he has written books for school students. His book ‘Great minds on INDIA?’ speaks volume about his concerns for the country and its culture and values. He shows immense amount of nationalist approach, patriotism and a deep reverence for the intellectual prowess of the ancient literature and their authors. For his intellectual refinement, Salil Gewali gives credit to the ancient scriptures such as Vedas, Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita besides the works of western scholars like Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Emerson, Carl Sagan, Alan Watts and Aldous Huxley. He says great minds like Voltaire, T.S. Eliot, Friedrich Hegel, Julius Robert Oppenheimer (father of Atomic Bomb), Emerson, Thoreau, Erwin Schrodinger (father of Quantum mechanics), Mark Twain and so on had drawn sufficient intellectual nourishment from Indian ancient literature, the facts which are hardly know to the general masses in India. For more visit: http://divine99.
ATUL THAKUR
Atul Thakur an Indian-American computer professional, active in Global Hindu activism and brings with him years of pragmatic spiritual experience with him. Currently he is serving as the President of the VHPA- Lehigh Valley, PA. He believes that Hindus can unite and make spiritual progress by first strengthening themselves with understanding of Hindu religion and then to stand up for our religion. He is a Masters Graduate from the University of Toronto.
Atul has been always fascinated with the various paths to spirituality defined in Hinduism. Since childhood he was exposed to the power of mantra chanting and later got into Yajnas and Sai Baba bhajan singing. He became a Yoga teacher and has been doing it part time that for over 20 years. With the teaching of Yoga came the clarity of the Hindu scriptures and symbols. He has reintroduced the chanting of the pure RAM mantra as a way to overcome all the issues of life. He connected the mantra RAM to the beej sounds of chakras. The power of the mantra was validated when he real people got a positive benefit in their lives while chanting this mantra. He has authored 2 articles that came to him via intuition. Articles being “The meaning and method of chanting of Mantra RAM” and “The true meaning of the story of the Birth of Ganesha”. He is a strong proponent of the practice of the Hindu Religion. He has introduced the definition of Hindu Religion as a Religion that teaches multiple ways to connect with the higher power within us all.
ANIL MATHUR
Born in 1947. Mr. Anil Mathur has MA in Political Science, University of Delhi. He has professional qualifications in advanced editorial courses from Thompson Reuters. He worked as a journalist in Europe (1982-83) and was research associate at Press Institute of India, New Delhi. He was an editor at Quill Youth Magazine And sub editor at Hindustan Times. During 1970’s he was senior correspondent for Hindustan Times from Jammu region. From 1979-1999, he worked for Travel Asia magazine. He has experience in The Indian, a Hong Kong correspondent service. He writes frequently for travel talk, Interface Travel, Daily India and guest lecture on tourism in India at national and international conferences.
AJAY JAIN
Ajay Jain is a committed Hindu activist and is actively engaged in policy research on issues of Bharatiya national interest. Ajay holds an MBA degree in finance and entrepreneurship from University of Chicago Booth School of Business and Bachelor of Engineering from Malviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur, Bharat. Ajay Jain has been conducting google hangout interviews with leaders in Bharat and USA on Hindu issues under global critical thinker channel and has written blogs on various subjects related to national pride of Hindus.
ASHOK M THAKKAR
Ashok M Thakkar is President and CEO of the Johns Creek, GA (USA) based Global Alliance Management company, ITTI, LLC. Ashok has degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Business Management and has visited over forty countries in Asia, Europe, Africa and North & South America to gain firsthand knowledge of management practices. He has lectured on the subject of Quality in USA, Canada, Mexico, Peru, India, Singapore, Hong Kong and Egypt.Prior to starting his consulting company (www.ittillc.com), Ashok held a senior executive position at Cutler-Hammer Products, Eaton Corporation, Milwaukee, WI. Winner of Wisconsin Governor’s “State Leader in the Practice of Total Quality Management”
Award, Ashok is a published author and internationally recognized speaker. His path-breaking work in Long-term Quality Strategy and Supply Chain Management has won him international accolades. Over the years, he has been on the faculties of University of Wisconsin (Milwaukee, WI) and Marian College (Fond du Lac, WI). He was also affiliated with the Singapore Productivity and Standards Board (PSB) and India’s National Center for Quality Management (NCQM). Ashok was designated “Profesor Visitante” by Norbert Wiener University of Lima, Peru. Ashok also produces video Documentaries on important topics related to History and Hinduism.
CHAND K SHARMA
Chand K Sharma was born in 1940 at Dipalpur, a seventh century town in Sahiwaal district in the region of Indus valley civilization of pre-partitioned India. As a child he witnessed the blood bath that followed partition of India and moved to truncated part of India. He had his schooling at Delhi and graduated with honors in English Literature from University of Delhi. He left his post graduation in 1963 to join Indian Army and was commissioned in the Regiment of Artillery. He served all over India including field service during Indo Pakistan wars during 1965 and 1971, and retired from Army in 1990. Thereafter he served as Senior Personnel Manager in the corporate sector in Gujarat.